Brief synopsis of interview: Hamilton Wright, longtime West Texas news reporter and
Methodist minister, discusses his early life near Austin, his early work with newspapers,
West Texas Chamber of Commerce and Texas Tech locating board. He also relates his
experiences as a circuit preacher.

Brief synopsis of interview: Harry Wynne recalls early Fort Worth, particularly its social
life, and his own experiences and family.

Topics:
Family life and backgroundcame to Fort Worth in 1882
Cattledrives down main streets
Camp Bowie
Amon G. Carter
Community and social life
Fort Worth, Texasearly businesses, resort areas and neighborhoods
Meat packing industryplants in Fort Worth
Major K. M. Van Zandt
World War IIoil burners manufactured

Brief synopsis of interview: Mrs. Yarboro, a resident of Sierra Blanca since 1911,
discusses the history and growth of the town and her life there.

Topics:
Family backgroundfather moved from North Carolina
Baird, Texasthe Yarboros had a 40acre farm there
Flu epidemic (1918)
Hardin-Simmons Universityson attended there
Hudspeth County, Texasfirst county officials
Mexican Revolution (1915-16)
Sierra Blanca, Texasearly businesses, churches and schools
Transportationadvent of railroads and automobiles
World War Isoldiers stationed at Sierra Blanca
Gen. John J. Pershing
George S. Patton

Date of interview: March 1, 1978
Location of interview: Not given
Length of interview: 2 tapes (1 hour, 15 minutes)

Brief synopsis of interview: Former U. S. Senator Ralph Yarborough discusses, events,
personalities and political maneuvering concerning legislation effecting the Texas
tidelands. He includes discussion of the elections of 1944, 1948, 1952 and 1956.